[quote=“NinerAdvocate, post:20, topic:29218”][quote=“NinerWupAss, post:19, topic:29218”][quote=“NinerAdvocate, post:18, topic:29218”]For arguments sake, we’ll call the East Coast league the American, and the Midwest league CUSA.
Here are the realigned leagues:
American
UConn
Temple
UMass (add all sports or none)
ODU
ECU
Charlotte
Marshall
MT
WKU
UCF
USF
FIU
FAU
In that scenario Umass is optional and/or a backup if UConn bolts for a better deal.
CUSA
Tulsa
SMU
Houston
UTEP
UTSA
North Texas
Rice
Tulane
La Tech
USM
BYU (possible)
NMSU (possible)
or grab a Florida School
or add UL-Lafayette
The Florida schools will possibly be contested, that is - if the leagues really want them for recruiting purposes. The leagues are flexible enough to allow for that, and though UCF and USF are stronger programs than either FxU, it’s not a deal breaker to split them up.
To me, this makes much more sense because it cuts travel time and expenses down significantly, and at least attempts to create some regional rivalries. UConn and BYU would be tough sells, but I think the rest of it is workable.
Thoughts?[/quote]
Was talking to NN about this at Triple C. This makes too much sense.[/quote]
I actually like it quite a bit too. The final alignments can be tinkered with, but the basic idea is so logical that it has to be done. It’s just stupid not to.[/quote]
They should do this, then add in some sort of OOC scheduling agreements and consider pitting football champions against each other. Could give them an upper hand in obtaining a spot in the playoffs.